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NUA 60L

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUA 60L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 75,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 75,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,541 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,580 miles

rear brake hose fixing clips weakend.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,120 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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NUA 60L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUA 60L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUA 60L?

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What year was NUA 60L registered?

NUA 60L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is NUA 60L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUA 60L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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